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Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master of Science in International Addiction Studies course offers students cross‐cultural exposure to critical prevention and treatment practices, as well as research and policy issues in the field of addiction with focus on EMRO region. This program provides unique opportunities to study addiction in its broadest sense and examine key issues from an international perspective.

Language of Instruction

Classes during the program are held in English/Persian (translated to English). The students who are going to research in subjects in Iran, learning Persian are obligatory due to interaction with Iranian participants/stakeholders/patients.

Location

All classes will be held in Tehran, the capital of Iran. The online classes will be held in the platforms that Iran University of Medical Sciences support.

Program Duration

Duration of the program is a minimum of four semesters in two years and maximum of five semesters.

Program Description:

The Master of Science in International Addiction Studies course offers students cross‐cultural exposure to critical prevention and treatment practices, as well as research and policy issues in the field of addiction. This program provides unique opportunities to study addiction in its broadest sense and examine key issues from an international perspective.

Objectives:

• A unique program that focuses on the similar international trends in policy, global epidemiology of substance-related morbidity and mortality, and evidence-based treatment and prevention practices.
• Online access to lectures produced for the course by International experts in the addictions field.
• Students have access to resources available from each of the course members.
• You will receive personalized support from our dedicated course leaders throughout the course.
• Course graduates will receive a Post Graduate Diploma, or Post Graduate Certificate from the institution.

Program Curriculum

Find the program of Master of Science of International Addiction Studies (MSc) following:

Time Table of Courses

Especial courses (core)

There are no elective or compulsory courses for this program. Iran University of Medical Sciences reviews the courses offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant program of study. Therefore, courses offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Admission Information:

Admission Requirements

General Requirements: To apply for this program, you will need to fulfill a number of requirements. Which can be found in the Graduate Admission Requirements.

Specific Requirements: Holding a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in psychology, General Practitioner, or medical related majors such as nursing, social work, … in Iran or abroad.

All eligible candidates (except psychology/General Practitioner) should have successfully completed the dissertation/published article about substance use disorder.

The eligible candidate should have successfully completed an approved related Degree program and should be proficient in English or Persian.

Admission Deadline

Iran University of Medical Sciences has a rolling application system and reviews student application all year round.

Education Fees and Yearly Expenses

For complete and comprehensive information about fees and expenses, please refer to the Education Fees and Yearly Expenses section.